Reddit facing massive outage as servers go down

Update 14/10/24 10:43 am (IST): We’re back to square one. Reddit is once again down and throwing the following error:

Update 14/10/24 09:53 am (IST): Reddit seems to have fixed the outage in a flash. The platform is now loading just fine on both mobile and desktop. Just hit the refresh button or reload the app in case you’re still experiencing issues with the service.

Original article published on October 14, 2024, follows:

Hundreds of Redditors, including our team members, aren’t able to access Reddit. When trying to load the page, users are getting the following error message stating, “upstream connect error or disconnect/reset before headers. reset reason: connection termination.”

The issue seems to be affecting both desktop and mobile platforms, with reports pouring in of connection errors and failed page loads. This technical message points to potential server issues on Reddit’s end, causing disruptions in connectivity. As of now, Reddit has not provided an official statement about the outage.

Many users who’ve noticed the issue have taken to other platforms like X to vent their frustrations and check if others are facing the same problem. Posts claiming Reddit is down have started popping up almost every minute.

Outage monitoring sites such as IsDown.app have flagged the disruption, confirming that the problem isn’t isolated. The surge of reports suggests a significant server issue, impacting users worldwide.

As of now, Reddit’s status page shows no official updates, and users remain in the dark about when the platform will be restored. If history is any indicator, Reddit’s engineers are likely working on a solution, and the platform should be back online soon.

We’ll update this article as soon as more information becomes available.